For the first time in Gov. Chris Christie's tenure, public workers gave him a favorable job approval rating, citing the way he handled Sandy.

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Bob Jordan
New Jersey Press Media

Even public employees are contributing to Gov. Chris Christie's surging poll numbers.

Two-thirds of New Jersey residents give Christie positive job approval ratings in a new Monmouth University/Asbury Park Press poll. For the first time in his tenure, a majority of public worker households also give Christie the stamp of approval.

Christie not long ago was vilified by union leadership for his role in reducing public employee benefits. ...